Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced Thursday the team will host its 2024 training camp at the Michael W. Krzyzewski Center on Duke University’s campus from Oct. 1-4. Full details, including practice times and media availabilities, will be…
Fans React to Hornets Selecting Tidjane Salaun with the 6th Pick in the NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets selected 18 year old Tidjane Salaun with the 6th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Youth Helps Hornets Win on Black Friday
In their black Mint City jerseys, the Charlotte Hornets were able to hold on for a 110-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the Hornets’ second win at home this week, previously beating a depleted 76ers team Wednesday. Charlotte…
Can’t Finish: Hornets’ Losing Streak Slides to Seven
The Charlotte Hornets fought hard vs the Miami Heat, but once again they had issues closing in a 117-112 overtime loss. After the Hornets’ victory over the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte has now lost seven straight. The…
Comeback Kid: Dennis Smith Jr Has Been a Bright Spot for the Hornets
When Dennis Smith Jr. was signed by the Charlotte Hornets, I wrote that it was a very low risk, potentially high reward move. Smith fougt injuries prior to his arrival in the Queen City, but has also had some success…
Hornets Fought Hard, But Fall Short Versus Pelicans
The Charlotte Hornets battled hard and almost came back versus a Pelicans team that handled the Brooklyn Nets opening night. Ultimately, they didn’t have quite enough to complete the comeback. Charlotte cut it to 99-97, but New Orleans countered with…
Hornets Take Over the Alamo: Observations from Charlotte’s Season Opener vs San Antonio
The Charlotte Hornets kicked off their 2022-2023 season in Texas versus the Spurs. Charlotte started off strong, leading the game 38-22 at the end of the first quarter and didn’t let up against a Spurs team that is clearly in…
It’s Time for Michael Jordan to Get In Front of the Camera
Preface; As an NBA owner, Michael Jordan is arguably the most unfairly criticized in the NBA. It’s my belief that he’s an easy scapegoat due to his status as a former player. If he was simply another billionaire who got…
Charlotte Preseason Primer: It’s Time to Give the Keys to LaMelo Ball with No Restrictions
The Eastern Conference was loaded last season with 10 teams finishing above .500. A lot of squads in the Eastern Conference made moves this off-season to load up to compete. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets were relatively quiet when it came…
Long Term Approach: With LaMelo Ball’s Injury, It’s Time for the Hornets to Give the Young Players Burn
After a couple of tune up games coming off of a sprained ankle, LaMelo Ball was finding his groove against the Pacers. In 37 minutes, Ball scored 26 points on 10-17 shooting and 5-8 from 3. Ball was finding his…